Job Description
SHEQ Advisor
Location: Sidcup including regular travel to sites
Employment type: Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
What s in it for you
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you re not just taking a job you re starting a career with real support behind it.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
Company Car / Car Allowance
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
Cycle to Work scheme
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
Life assurance cover
Long service recognition
Active local social committees
Regular social events
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community
About the role
In this role, you ll provide expert guidance and support to ensure the business remains compliant with our SHEQ management systems and all relevant legislative obligations. You ll coach and mentor employees on how to effectively use these systems, while actively monitoring their implementation through audits and inspections. By constructively challenging the effectiveness of risk controls, you ll help drive continuous improvement and strengthen our safety culture. You ll also play a key role in supporting the Divisional Head of SHEQ, contributing to our shared goal of achieving health and safety excellence across the organisation.
As a SHEQ Advisor
- Promote and support SHEQ across divisions, depots, and sites within your remit
- Act as a SHEQ ambassador, encouraging innovative solutions and collaboration
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and risk controls to reduce risk
- Work closely with internal teams and clients to meet SHEQ targets and drive improvement
- Monitor performance against Occupational Health and Safety Plans
- Conduct site visits, audits, and inspections; provide feedback and corrective guidance
- Ensure timely closure of corrective actions with measurable improvements
- Support planning workshops and assist with RAMS, Job Packs, and briefings
- Attend client SHEQ forums and represent the business professionally
- Lead or support investigations and assurance audits to uphold SHEQ standards
About you
You re a qualified SHEQ professional with experience in utilities, infrastructure, or construction, holding a NEBOSH Certificate and willing to work towards, actively working towards, or already holding the NEBOSH Diploma. With IOSH membership (Tech IOSH or above), you bring practical knowledge of SHEQ legislation, systems, and risk management, and have a strong background in project safety planning, compliance assessments, and reviewing RAMS. Confident in coaching and influencing stakeholders at all levels, you re a clear communicator with solid IT skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team.
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities
We re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.
Next steps
If you re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!
